News

In a big victory for passenger service employees and CWA, the National Mediation Board has called for an expedited election at US Airways.

The NMB will mail ballots to some 9,000 employees beginning July 16, with the vote to be counted Aug. 20.

Bargaining on behalf of CWA's 34,000 New Jersey state workers continued at a frenetic pace as the CWA News went to press - with hopes of averting a strike - counting down to a June 30 contract expiration.

Jobs with Justice and Workers' Rights Boards in Seattle and Cleveland highlighted the struggles of workers to obtain CWA representation, in conjunction with the AFL-CIO's "7 Days in June" campaign.

Several CWA staff, including those below, have recently retired. Staff retirement notices will continue in the next CWA News.

Michael I. Handley, 74, retired assistant to the vice president of District 4, passed away suddenly in his sleep May 18.